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December 23, 2019 · Piper PA28 181 · N924PA
Chandler, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (1999)
Tail Number
N924PA
Operator
Aeroguard Flight Training Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA052
The solo student pilot reported that, following a normal landing and while the airplane was decelerating, he attempted to exit the runway as instructed by the air traffic tower controller. During the turn, the student lost directional control of the airplane, and it exited the runway and struck a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The student reported that the speed was suitable for the turn but that he had issues controlling the airplane with the rudder pedals and brakes, which resulted in the runway excursion. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that following a normal landing, while the airplane was decelerating, he attempted to exit the runway as instructed by the tower controller. During the turn, the student pilot lost directional control of the airplane and struck a taxiway sign, causing substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that the airplane's speed was suitable for the turn, but he had issues controlling the airplane with the rudder pedals and brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway04L
Runway Length4401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN924PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeroguard Flight Training Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time16:47
Weather SourceWFAC